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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,919.52, 2,877.84 and 993.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,919.52, 2,877.84 and 993.84 is: 1,490.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,919.52 : 2,877.84 = 993.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,919.52/2,877.84 = 993.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,919.52x = 2,877.84 × 993.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,919.52x = 2,860,112.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,860,112.51/1,919.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,490.01

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